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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-25 CC MIN n " n \. ("', 95 -35 Special Meeting STILL WATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 25, 1995 7:00 p.m. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble. Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Russell City Planner Fitzgerald Consulting Engineer Moore Consulting Traffic Engineer Van Wormer City Clerk Weldon Press: Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Also Present: Ed Cain, Rob Tautges, Planning Commissioners Glenna Bealka, Duane Elliott, Gerald Fontaine, Kirk Roetman, Don Valsvik, and Darwin Wald CITY COUNCILIPLANNING COMMISSION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORKSHOP Community Development Director Russell presented: 1. Review of Comprehensive Plan Update process to date. 2. Plan Overview. 3. Key Plan Elements: Land Use; Natural Resource Protection/Open Space; Parks and Trails; Consulting Traffic Engineer Van Wormer presented: Traffic and Circulation. Consulting Engineer Moore presented Public Facilities (sewer and water). Rob Tautges, of Tautges, Redpath & Co., summarized the fiscal impact report presented at an earlier meeting. City Attorney Magnuson discussed annexation concerns relating to the Comprehensive Plan Implementation. Staff recommended annexation at this time with the following justification: present law; plan protections; phased services; consistency with prior plans; economy of effort; mitigation of impact; voice in government; prevent urban sprawl; identifiable municipal boundaries; and ability of the town to function. A Question/Answer session followed. o Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 25, 1995 City Attorney Magnuson explained that the responsibility for adopting a plan is with the Planning Commission. The law requires one public hearing preceeded by 10 days notice. Council can then approve the plan recommended by the Planning Commission by resolution. If Council disagrees with the recommended plan, the plan must return to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission has 60 days to review the revised plan. Councilmember Cummings requested clarification on sewer line issues. Chairman Fontaine stated that the current Plannling Commission recommendation did not include the entire area as recommended in the staff memo. Don Valsvik requested clarification from Tautges, Redpath & Co. on the costs/risks of phasing. (" Councilmember Thole suggested the area recommended for zoning change to multi- family on plan remain as currently zoned (industrial). There is now more demand for industrial property than at time the plan was developed. Kirk Roetman stated the reason for the recommendation was to shift the density of population growth from the new annexation area and spread some into the existing City. Councilmember Cummings expressed concern with traffic issues and the possibility of expanded retail area in the northwest comer of the area. Mr. Russell reported a four acre site is included in the plan. Councilmember Zoller stated the need to reflect potential park acquisition in the plan. Mr. Russell reported that the plan does identify general areas but not specific sites. Councilmember Zoller questioned if already developed areas in the annexation area could be placed in the rural taxing district. Mr. Tautges discussed the fiscal impacts of rural taxing districts. Councilmember Zoller questioned Mr. Moore on the costs of sewer/water main through the developed area. Mr. Moore reported that there would be no cost to property owners in Middle Trunk A at this time. South Trunk B would carry costs to get to other areas. Councilmember Bealka requested information on trails along the west side of Long Lake. Mr. Russell and Mr. Moore reported trails would be over sewer easements. r , 2 " Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 25,1995 Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Cummings to refer the following list of suggestions regarding the Comprehensive Plan to the Planning Commission for consideration: (All in favor) 1. Maintain current industrial land use in west business park area. 2. Identify potential park locations. 3. Implementation of rural tax districts to mitigate impact. 4. Review trail system and lake setbacks. 5. Acceptance of recommendations as listed in staff memo. 6. Consideration of joint usage of adjacent school and city owned land for recreational green space. (Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m.) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Ed Cain - Update on Federal Issues relatin~ to appropriations for Levee Proiect and Stillwater ArmOl)'. ("\ Ed Cain, Legislative Associates, requested that City officials attend the November Congressional meetings. Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Thole to authorize the Mayor and City Coordinator to attend meetings in Washington D.C. with the Congressional delegation and committees making decisions on Stillwater projects. All in favor. 2. Chanie Order for L.I. 317. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Bealka to adopt the appropriate resolution approving Change Order No. I, L.I. 317, Landscaping - Wilkins and William Streets Storm Sewer. (Resolution 95-246) Aye s- Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 3. Miihtv Ducks Grant Application ReQJIirements. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt the appropriate resolution endorsing the St. Croix Valley Sports Facilities Commission for the solicitation of funds for the construction of a multi-purpose sports facility and approving the Memorandum of (" 3 r r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting October 25, 1995 Understanding between the City of Stillwater and the Commission. (Resolution 95-247) Ayes - Councilmembers Bealka, Cummings, Thole, Zoller and Mayor Kimble Nays - None 4. Communitv Develonment Director Relluest. Motion by Councilmember Thole, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to authorize the Community Development Director to attend the National Association of Home Builders Conference in Memphis in November. All in favor. 5. ('J11lIIlpier Old Men fi1min~. Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Mayor Kimble to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Warner Brothers commending Ken Lavitt. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Thole to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. All in favor. ATIEST:~U).~ CITY CLERK Resolutions: 95-246 - Approving Change Order No.1, L.r. 317, Landscaping - Wilkins and William Streets Storm Sewer 95-247 - Endorsing the St. Croix Valley Sports Facilities Commission 4